Hosta 'Carnival'
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A clump-forming perennial, to around 45cm high, forming a mound of broadly oval, glossy dark green leaves with creamy yellow margins. Loose clusters of lavender-coloured flowers are borne on tall stems above the foliage in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Hosta 'Carnival' (Hosta 'Carnival')
- Genus
- Hosta
- Family
- Asparagaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Partial shade · Full shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Hosta 'Carnival'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Hosta 'Carnival'
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Hosta 'Carnival' care guide
- Keep humus-rich soil evenly moist, especially during warm weather
- Watering
- Partial shade · Full shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Keep humus-rich soil evenly moist, especially during warm weather
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced shade-perennial feed monthly in spring and early summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in early spring or late summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in a shady spot in fertile soil that does not dry out, with shelter from cold, drying winds. Mulch annually in spring. Hostas in the ground may need watering during dry spells. See hosta cultivation for more detailed advice
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to virus diseases
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and snails; container grown plants may be susceptible to vine weevil
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